Wire-holder



(No Model.)

F. OANFIELD.

WIRE HOLDER.

No. 601,412. Patented Mar. 29,1898.

FIGQI- FIcLa- UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

FRANK OANFIELD, OF BOULDER, COLORADO.

WiRE-HOLDER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 601,412, dated March29, 1898.

Application filed Octobe128, 1897. Serial No. 656,244. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Beit known that I, FRANK CANFIELD, a citizen of the United States,residing at Boulder, in the county of Boulder and State of 0010- rado,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in \Vire-Holders; andI do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description ofthe invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which itappertains to make and use the same, reference being had to theaccompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification.

This invention relates to wire-holders or means for supporting wires orrods firmly and securely in position upon a post, pole, or bracket.

The object of the invention is to hold a wire or rod securely and firmlyin its adjusted position in such a way that it will not rattle or haveany play.

Another object of the invention is facility and economy in replacingwires which have been torn or blown down and to provide for the readyinsulation of the wires of an electric line or circuit. 7

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a side elevation of my invention as appliedto supporting fence-wircs, the post being in section. Fig. 2 is anelevation of the same at right angles to that shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 isan elevation showing my invention applied to the semaphore or cross-armconnected with telegraph or telephone poles. Fig. 4 is a 1011- gitudinalsectional detail through the cross arm, showing the fastener as appliedto use in supporting an electrical conductor. Fig. 5 is a section of thesame at right angles to the position shown in Fig. 4. Fig. (3 isaperspective showing the wire-holder detached from its support.

Similar numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts throughoutthe specification.

1 is a post or pole for supporting the wires or rods.

2 and 2 are links or devices for attachment to the pole or cross-arm toserve as a bracket or support for the saddle 3, which, in connectionwith a key-piece or pin 4:, constitutes my improved wire-l1older. Asshown in the drawings, the saddle part consists of a base with a pair ofcars or flanges, the base being provided with a hole or mortise 5 andthe outer edges of the flanges having notches or recesses (i. Themortise or hole 5 is arranged adjacent to one of the flangesthat is, atone end of the saddle. The link or supporting part 2 consists of ametallic plate pointed, as illustrated, and provided with two holes 7,as shown. This piece is adapted to be driven into a wooden post or likesupport, and when driven in, as shown in Fig. 1, a wire or metallic bar8 is inserted into the rear hole 7, or the one next the post, theprojecting part serving as a support for the saddle 3, the saddle beingplaced in position and a line of wire carried through the saddle betweenthe flanges, after which the key-piece 4 is driven into position totightly clamp the wire in its seat in the saddle. The key or pin 4 ismade tapering, so as to make the same draw and thereby press firmlyagainst the side of the wire to clamp the same so that it will notrattle. The link 2 is made of vulcanized fiber or other like insulatingsubstance, the same being provided with two holes, as shown. This linkis to be used in connection with electric circuits, and when used thesaddle will be composed of vulcanized rubber or equivalentnon-conducting substance. The method of applying this link and the yoketo use is illustrated in Figs. 3, l, and 5, wherein the cross-arm 9 isshown as having a longitudinal perforation 10, a longitudinal groove 11on its under side, and a mortise or kerf 12, extending through thegroove and perforation, as shown.

It will be observed that the links 2 are insertcd in the inortises 12and are strung upon a wire-support 13. These links, of non-conductingsubstance, form pendants upon which saddles 3,0f non-conductingsubstance, may be suspended. Vhen telegraphic, telephonic, or otherelectrical lines are installed, the saddles 3, together with theinclosed wire, are suspended on the links 2 and securely locked theretoby means of the key or pin 4,.

It will be observed that the groove in the cross-arm or semaphoreoperates as a housing for the saddle and protects the same and the wirecarried thereby from the effects of rain and snow to a large extent.

Having now described my invention, what I claim as new is- 1.. Awire-support consisting of the combination of a link or hanger, asaddle-piece provided with jaws adapted to be adjusted on said link, anda key-piece for clamping and 5 holding the rod or Wire Within the jawsof the saddle, substantially as described.

2. A support for the Wires of an electrical circuit consisting of thecombination of a link composed of Vulcanized fiber or other IO like11911-0011dll0l301, a saddle of rubber or other like non-conductingsubstance having jaws for embracing the conductor, and a key or pin forclamping the conductor Within the saddle, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature 15 in presence of twowitnesses.

FRANK OANFIELD. WVitnesses:

WARREN C. DYER, GEORGE HANSBROUGH.

